Standard Horizon GX1400 E EM065N201 1905D-CC-1 Owner's manual

ECLIPSE GPS

GX1400GPS GX1400GPS/E

(

European Version

)

ECLIPSE

GX1400

 Meets ITU-R M.493-13 class D DSC (Digital Selective Calling)

(European version: Meets ITU-R M.493-14)



Input and Output of GPS information to NMEA 0183 compatible devices

 Integrated 66 Channel Internal GPS receiver (GX1400GPS and GX1400GPS/E only)

 Built in Separate Receiver for CH70 (Receiving DSC Calls)

 Automatic DSC polling of up to 6 ships GPS positions*

 Auto DSC channel selection & DSC test call

 DSC distress, individual, group, all ships, position request and position report



Large Viewable Display, Easy to Mount, Submersible IPX8 (5 feet or 1.5 m for 30 minutes)

 Noise canceling microphone with channel change, 16/S and H/L key buttons

 GPS position and time shown on a full dot matrix display*

 Preset Key used to recall up to 10 favorite channels

 Programmable scan, priority scan, and Multi Watch (Dual Watch or Triple Watch)

 Noise cancelling microphone with channel change selection, 16/S and H/L keys

 ATIS Mode for European Inland Waterways (GX1400GPS/E only)

*External GPS device required for GX1400.

Owner’s Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

QUICK REFERENCE .......................................... 2

1 GENERAL INFORMATION ............................ 3

2 PACKING LIST .............................................. 3

3 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES .......................... 3

4 ONLINE WARRANTY REGISTRATION ........ 4

5 Safety Precautions (Be Sure to Read) ........ 4

6 GETTING STARTED ...................................... 6

6.1 ABOUT VHF RADIO .................................... 6

6.2 SELECTING AN ANTENNA ......................... 6

6.3 Coaxial Cable ............................................... 6

6.4 DISTRESS AND HAILING (CHANNEL 16) .. 7

6.5 CALLING ANOTHER VESSEL

(

CHANNEL 16 OR 9

) ................................... 8

6.6 Accuracy of COG* ........................................ 8

7 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS .................... 9

7.1 FRONT PANEL ............................................ 9

7.2 MICROPHONE .......................................... 11

7.3 REAR PANEL ............................................. 12

8 INSTALLATION ............................................ 13

8.1 SAFETY / WARNING INFORMATION ....... 13

8.2 LOCATION ................................................. 13

8.3 MOUNTING THE RADIO ........................... 13

8.3.1 Supplied Mounting Bracket ......................... 13

8.3.2 Optional MMB-84 Flush Mount Bracket ...... 14

8.4 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ................. 15

8.5 CONNECTION OF EXTERNAL DEVICES

TO THE RADIO .......................................... 16

8.5.1 Connecting the NMEA 0183/

NMEA 0183-HS to the Radio ...................... 16

8.5.2 Accessory Cables ....................................... 17

8.5.3 Connection to External GPS or

Chart Plotter ............................................... 17

8.5.4 GPS Input - optional SCU-31 External GPS

Antenna ...................................................... 18

8.5.5 Connection to External Speaker ................. 18

8.5.6 Connecting the SCU-38 External

GPS Antenna to the Radio

(GX1400GPS and GX1400GPS/E only) ..... 18

8.6 INITIAL SETUP REQUIRED WHEN

TURNING ON THE POWER FOR THE

FIRST TIME ............................................... 19

8.6.1 Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) .... 19

8.7 CHECKING GPS CONNECTIONS

(GPS STATUS DISPLAY) .......................... 20

8.8 GPS CONFIGURATION ............................. 22

8.8.1 Changing the GPS Time ............................. 22

8.8.2 Changing the Time Area ............................. 22

8.8.3 Changing the Time Format ......................... 23

9 BASIC OPERATION .................................... 24

9.1 TURNING ON AND OFF THE

TRANSCEIVER .......................................... 24

9.2 RECEPTION .............................................. 24

9.3 TRANSMISSION ........................................ 24

9.3.1 Transmit Power ........................................... 24

9.4 TRANSMIT TIME-OUT TIMER

(

TOT

) ........ 25

9.5 BASIC OPERATION OF THE

SETUP MENU ............................................ 25

9.6 SIMPLEX/DUPLEX CHANNEL USE .......... 26

9.7 CHANNEL GROUP .................................... 26

9.8 NOAA WEATHER CHANNELS

(in USA and Canada only) ......................... 27

9.8.1 NOAA Weather Alert (USA version only) .... 27

9.8.2 NOAA Weather Alert Testing ....................... 27

9.9 MULTI WATCH (TO PRIORITY CHANNEL) ... 28

9.9.1 Setting up the Multi Watch Operation ......... 28

9.9.2 Starting the Dual Watch .............................. 28

9.10 SCANNING .............................................. 29

9.10.1 Selecting the Scan Type .......................... 29

9.10.2 Programming Scan Memory .................... 30

9.10.3 Memory Scanning (M-SCAN) ................... 30

9.10.4 Priority Scanning

(

P-SCAN

) ..................... 31

9.11 PRESET CHANNELS:

INSTANT ACCESS .................................. 31

9.11.1 Programming ............................................ 31

9.11.2 Operation .................................................. 32

9.11.3 Deletion .................................................... 32

10 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC) .... 33

10.1 GENERAL ................................................ 33

10.2 DISTRESS ALERT ................................... 33

10.2.1 Transmitting a DSC Distress Alert ............ 33

10.2.2 Receiving a Distress Alert ........................ 37

10.3 ALL SHIPS CALL ..................................... 38

10.3.1 Transmitting an All Ships Call ................... 38

10.3.2 Receiving an All Ships Call ...................... 39

10.3.3 Setting up the All Ships Call Ringer ......... 39

10.4 INDIVIDUAL CALL ................................... 40

10.4.1 Setting up the Individual /

Position Call Directory .............................. 40

10.4.2 Setting up Individual Call Reply ............... 41

10.4.3 Setting up the Individual

Call Acknowledgment ............................... 42

10.4.4 Transmitting an Individual Call ................. 42

10.4.5 Receiving an Individual Call ..................... 44

10.4.6 Setting up the Individual Call Ringer ........ 45

10.5 GROUP CALL .......................................... 46

10.5.1 Setting up a Group Call ............................ 46

10.5.2 Transmitting a Group Call ........................ 48

10.5.3 Receiving a Group Call ............................ 50

10.5.4 Setting up the Group Call Ringer ............. 51

TABLE OF CONTENTS

10.6 POSITION REQUEST .............................. 52

10.6.1 Transmitting a Position Request to

Another Vessel ......................................... 52

10.6.2 Receiving a Position Request .................. 55

10.6.3 Setting up the Position Request Ringer ... 55

10.7 POSITION REPORT ................................ 55

10.7.1 Transmitting a DSC Position Report Call ... 56

10.7.2 Receiving a DSC Position Report Call ..... 57

10.7.3 Setting up a Position Report Ringer ......... 58

10.8 MANUAL INPUT OF THE

GPS LOCATION

(

LAT/LON

) .................... 58

10.9 AUTO POS POLLING .............................. 59

10.9.1 Setting up the Polling Call Type ............... 59

10.9.2 Setting up the Polling Time Interval .......... 59

10.9.3 Selecting Stations to be

Automatically Polled ................................. 60

10.9.4 Enabling/Disabling Auto POS Polling ....... 60

10.10 DSC TEST CALL .................................... 61

10.10.1 Transmitting a DSC Test Call ................. 61

10.10.2 Receiving a DSC Test Call ..................... 62

10.11 DSC LOG OPERATION ......................... 63

10.11.1 Reviewing a Logged Transmitted Call .... 63

10.11.2 Reviewing a Logged DSC Distress Call .... 63

10.11.3 Reviewing a Logged Other Calls ............ 64

10.11.4 Deleting Calls from the “DSC LOG”

Directory ................................................. 65

11 SETUP MENU ............................................ 66

11.1 DSC SETUP ............................................. 66

11.1.1 Individual Directory ................................... 66

11.1.2 Individual Reply ........................................ 66

11.1.3 Individual Acknowledgement .................... 66

11.1.4 Individual Ringer ....................................... 66

11.1.5 Group Directory ........................................ 66

11.1.6 Auto Position Polling Call Type ................. 67

11.1.7 Auto Position Polling Interval Time ........... 67

11.1.8 Auto Channel Switching Time ................... 67

11.1.9 DSC Beep ................................................ 67

11.2 CHANNEL SETUP ................................... 67

11.2.1 Channel Group (Band Selection) ............. 67

11.2.2 Weather Alert (USA version only) ............. 68

11.2.3 Multi Watch ............................................... 68

11.2.4 Scan Memory ........................................... 68

11.2.5 Scan Type ................................................ 68

11.2.6 Scan Resume ........................................... 68

11.2.7 Priority Channel ........................................ 69

11.2.8 Sub Channel ............................................. 69

11.3 ATIS SETUP (GX1400GPS/E only) .......... 69

11.3.1 ATIS Code Setup (GX1400GPS/E only) ... 70

11.3.2 ATIS CH Group ......................................... 70

11.4 GPS SETUP ............................................. 71

11.4.1 Location Format ....................................... 71

11.4.2 Time Offset ............................................... 71

11.4.3 Time Area ................................................. 71

11.4.4 Time Format ............................................. 71

11.4.5 Unit Of Measure ....................................... 72

11.4.6 Data Speed .............................................. 72

11.4.7 Output Sentences ..................................... 72

11.5 CONFIGURATION SETUP ...................... 73

11.5.1 Dimmer Adjustment .................................. 73

11.5.2 LCD Contrast ............................................ 73

11.5.3 Key Beep .................................................. 74

11.5.4 Soft Keys .................................................. 74

11.5.5 Reset ........................................................ 76

11.5.6 Reset the USER MMSI and ATIS CODE ... 76

12 MAINTENANCE ......................................... 79

12.1 REPLACEMENT PARTS ......................... 79

12.2 FACTORY SERVICE ................................ 79

12.3 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART ................ 80

13 CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS ....................... 81

13.1 GX1400GPS and GX1400 ....................... 81

13.2 GX1400GPS/E ......................................... 84

14 SPECIFICATIONS ...................................... 86

14.1 GX1400 DIMENSIONS ............................ 88

15 FCC RADIO LICENSE INFORMATION ..... 89

15.1 STATION LICENSE .................................. 89

15.2 RADIO CALL SIGN .................................. 89

15.3 CANADIAN SHIP STATION LICENSING ... 89

15.4 FCC / IC INFORMATION ......................... 89

16 FCC NOTICE .............................................. 90

TEMPLATE for the GX1400 Series .................. 93

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QUICK REFERENCE

 Press and hold the key to turn on or off the radio.

 Rotate the VOL knob to adjust the speaker audio volume.

 Pressthe[▲]or[▼]keyontheradiotoselecttheoperatingchannel.

 Move the SQL knob clockwise to squelch or counter clockwise to un-squelch

the radio.

 Press the [16/S]keyontheradiotoselectChannel16.Pressandholdthe

[16/S]keyontheradiotoselectthesubchannel.Pressagaintorevertto

the last selected channel.

Press the [H/L]keytotogglethetransmitpowerbetweenHigh(25W)and

Low (1W).

 To transmit: place your mouth about 1" (2.5cm) away from the MIC hole of

the microphone and speak in a normal voice level while pressing the PTT

switch.

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1 GENERAL INFORMATION

The STANDARD HORIZON GX1400 Marine VHF/FM Marine transceiver is

designed to be used in USA, International, and Canadian Marine bands. The

GX1400 series can be operated from 11 to 16 VDC and has a switchable RF

output power of 1 watt or 25 watts.

The GX1400 series is capable of ITU-R M.493 DSC (Digital Selective

Calling) Class D operation with a 66-channel internal GPS (GX1400GPS

and GX1400GPS/E only). Class D operation allows continuous reception of

Digital Selective Calling functions on channel 70 even while receiving calls

on the voice channels. The GX1400 series operates on all currently-allocated

marine channels which are switchable for use with either International, USA,

or Canadian* regulations. Emergency channel 16 can be immediately selected

from any channel by pressing the red [16/S]key.NOAAweatherchannelcan

also be accessed immediately by pressing the [WX]softkey.

*(Depending on the transceiver version)

Other features of the GX1400 series include: a 66-channel internal GPS receiver

(GX1400GPS and GX1400GPS/E only), scanning functions, priority scanning,

dual watch, DSC position polling up to 6 vessels, high and low voltage warning,

and GPS repeatability.

2 PACKING LIST

Whenthepackagecontainingthetransceiverisrstopened,pleasecheckfor

the following contents:

 Transceiver

 Mounting Bracket, two Mounting Knobs, and hardware

 Power Cord with 6 Amp fuse and holder

 DSC Warning Sticker (GX1400GPS and GX1400 only)

 Owner’s Manual

3 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

 Dust Cover (white) ........................................................................ HC1100

 Flush-Mount Bracket .................................................................... MMB-84



External GPS Antenna with 16 ft (5 m) of Cable

(for GX1400GPS and GX1400GPS/E only)

................................ SCU-38

 External GPS Antenna* with 49 ft (15 m) of Cable

*(Built-in GPS Receiver. Refer to section 8.5.4 for connections.)

.... SCU-31

 External Loud Speaker ................................................................. MLS-300

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4 ONLINE WARRANTY REGISTRATION

Please visit www.standardhorizon.com - Owner’s Corner to register the

GX1400 Marine VHF.

NOTE:

Visiting the STANDARD HORIZON website from time to time may be ben-

ecial.Whennewproductsarereleased,informationwillappearonthewebsite.

5 Safety Precautions (Be Sure to Read)

Be sure to read these important precautions, and use this product safely.

Yaesu is not liable for any failures or problems caused by the use or misuse of this

product by the purchaser or any third party. Also, Yaesu is not liable for damages

caused through the use of this product by the purchaser or any third party, except in

cases where ordered to pay damages under the laws.

Types and meanings of the marks

DANGER

This mark indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not

avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

This mark indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not

avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

This mark indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided,

may result in minor or moderate injury or only property damage.

Types and meanings of symbols

These symbols signify prohibited actions, which must not be done to use this product

safely. For example: indicates that the product should not be disassembled.

These symbols signify required actions, which must be done to use this product safely.

For example,:

indicates that the power plug should be disconnected.

Do not operate the device when flammable gas

is generated.

Doing so may result in fire and explosion.

Do not transmit with this device while carrying

or using a medical appliance such as a cardiac

pacemaker. When transmitting, use an external

antenna and keep as far as possible away from

the external antenna.

The radio wave emitted by the transmitter can

cause the medical device to malfunction and result

in injury or death.

If thunder and lightening develop nearby when

an external antenna is used, immediately turn

this transceiver OFF, and disconnect the exter

-

nal antenna from it.

A fire, electrical shock, or damage may result.

Do not touch any liquid leaking from the liquid

display with your bare hands.

There is a risk of chemical burns occurring when

the liquid comes into contact with the skin or gets

into the eyes. In this case, seek medical treatment

immediately.

DANGER

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Do not place the transceiver on an unsteady or

sloping surface, or in a location with extreme

vibration.

The transceiver may fall or drop, resulting in fire,

injury and equipment damage.

Stay as far away from the antenna as possible

during transmission.

Long-term exposure to electromagnetic radiation

may have a negative effect on the human body.

Do not wipe the case using thinner and ben-

zene etc.

Use only a soft, dry cloth to wipe stains from the

case.

Keep this product out of the reach of children.

Injury to the child, or damage to the transceiver

may result.

Do not put heavy objects on top of the power

cord and connection cables.

This may damage the power cord and connection

cables, resulting in fire and electric shock.

Do not use any products other than the speci-

fied options and accessories.

Failure or miss operation may result.

For safety reasons, switch off the power and

pull out the DC power cord connected to the DC

power connector when the device is not going

to be used for a long period of time.

If not, this may result in fire and overheating.

Do not throw the transceiver, or subject it to

strong impact forces.

Physical abuse may result in component damage

and equipment failure.

Keep magnetic cards and videotapes away

from the transceiver.

The data recorded on cash cards or videotapes

may be erased.

Do not stand on top of the product, and do not

place heavy objects on top or insert objects in

-

side it.

If not, this may result in equipment failure.

CAUTION

WARNING

Do not power this transceiver with a voltage

other than the specified power supply voltage.

A fire, electric shock, or damage may result.

Do not make very long transmissions.

The main body of the transceiver may overheat,

resulting component failure or operator burns.

Do not disassemble or make any alteration to

this product.

An injury, electric shock, or failure may result.

Never touch the antenna during transmission.

This may result in injury, electric shock and equip-

ment failure.

Do not handle the power plug and connector

etc. with wet hands. Also do not plug and un

-

plug the power plug with wet hands.

This may result in injury, liquid leak, electric shock

and equipment failure.

Disconnect the power cord and connection ca-

bles before incorporating items sold separately

or replacing the fuse.

This may result in fire, electric shock and equip-

ment failure.

When smoke or strange odors are emitted from

the radio, turn off the power and disconnect the

power cord from the socket.

This may result in fire, liquid leak, overheating,

damage, ignition and equipment failure. Please

contact our company customer support or the retail

store where you purchased the device.

Keep the power plug pins and the surrounding

areas clean at all time.

This may result in fire, liquid leak, overheating,

breakage, ignition etc.

Never cut the fuse holder off of the DC power

cord.

This may cause a short circuit and result in igni-

tion and fire.

Use only the specified type fuses.

Use of an incorrect fuse may result in fire and

equipment failure.

When connecting a DC power cord, be certain the

positive and negative polarities are correct.

Reverse connection will result in equipment damage.

Do not use DC power cords other than the one

enclosed or specified.

This may result in fire, electric shock and equip-

ment malfunctions.

Do not bend, twist, pull, heat and modify the

power cord and connection cables in an unrea

-

sonable manner.

This may cut or damage the cables and result in

fire, electric shock and equipment failure.

Do not pull the cable when plugging and un-

plugging the power cord and connection ca-

bles.

Always hold the plug or connector when unplug-

ging; if not, a fire, electric shock and equipment

failure may result.

Do not use the device when the power cord

and connection cables are damaged, or when

the DC power connector cannot be plugged in

tightly.

Contact Yaesu Amateur Customer Support or the

retail store where this transceiver was purchased

for assistance, as this may result in fire, electric

shock and equipment failure.

Follow the instructions provided when installing

items sold separately and replacing the fuse.

This may result in fire, electric shock and equip-

ment failure.

Use only the provided or specified screws.

Using screws of a different size, may result in fire,

electric shock and component damage.

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6 GETTING STARTED

6.1 ABOUT VHF RADIO

The radio frequencies used in the VHF marine band lie between 156 and 158

MHz with some shore stations available between 161 and 163 MHz. The marine

VHF band provides communications over distances that are essentially “line of

sight” (VHF signals do not travel well through objects such as buildings, hills or

trees). Actual transmission range depends much more on antenna type, gain and

heightthanonthepoweroutputofthetransmitter.Onaxedmount25Wradio

transmission expected distances can be greater than 25 km, for a portable 5 W

radio transmission the expected distance can be greater than 8 km in “line of sight”.

6.2 SELECTING AN ANTENNA

Marine antennas are made to radiate signals equally in all horizontal directions, but

not straight up. The objective of a marine antenna is to enhance the signal toward

the horizon. The degree to which this is accomplished is called the antenna’s gain.

It is measured in decibels (dB) and is one of the major factors in choosing an

antenna. In terms of effective radiated power (ERP), antennas are rated on the

basis of how much gain they have over a theoretical antenna with zero gain. A 1

m, 3 dB gain antenna represents twice as much gain over the imaginary antenna.

Typically, a 1 m 3 dB gain stainless steel whip is used on a sailboat mast. The

longer2.5m6dBberglasswhipisprimarilyusedonpowerboatsthatrequire

the additional gain.

3dB

6dB

9dB

6.3 Coaxial Cable

VHF antennas are connected to the transceiver by means of a coaxial cable

–ashieldedtransmissionline.Coaxialcableisspeciedbyitsdiameterand

construction.

For runs less than 20 feet (6 m), RG-58/U (about 0.25" (6 mm) in diameter),

is a good choice. For runs over 20 feet (6 m) but less than 50 feet (15 m), the

larger RG-8X or RG-213/U should be used. For cable runs over 50 feet (15 m)

RG-8X should be used. For installation of the connector onto the coaxial cable

refertothegurebelow.

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Togetyourcoaxcablethroughattingandintoyourboat’sinterior,

you may have to cut off the end plug and reattach it later. You can do

this if you follow the directions that are supplied with the connector.

Be sure to make good soldered connections.

6.4 DISTRESS AND HAILING (CHANNEL 16)

Channel16isknownastheHailandDistressChannel.Anemergencyisdened

as a threat to life or property. In such instances, be sure the transceiver is on

and set to CHANNEL 16. Then use the following procedure:

1. Press the microphone push-to-talk switch and say “Mayday, Mayday,

Mayday. This is , , ” (your vessel’s name).

2. Then repeat once: “Mayday, ” (your vessel’s name).

3. Now report your position in latitude/longitude, or by giving a true or magnetic

bearing (state which) to a well-known landmark such as a navigation aid

or geographic feature such as an island or harbour entry.

4. Explainthenatureofyourdistress(sinking,collision,aground,re,heart

attack, life-threatening injury, etc.).

5. State the kind of assistance you desire (pumps, medical aid, etc.).

6. Report the number of persons aboard and condition of any injured.

7. Estimate the present seaworthiness and condition of your vessel.

8. Give your vessel’s description: length, design (power or sail), color and other

distinguishing marks. The total transmission should not exceed 1 minute.

9.

End the message by saying “OVER.” Release the microphone button and listen.

10. If there is no answer, repeat the above procedure. If there is still no response,

try another channel.

NOTE

The transceiver has DSC Distress calling, that can transmit a distress

call digitally to all ships with compatible DSC radios. Refer to section

“10 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC)”.

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6.5 CALLING ANOTHER VESSEL

(

CHANNEL 16 OR 9

)

Channel 16 may be used for initial contact (hailing) with another vessel.

However, its most important use is for emergency messages. This channel must

be monitored at all times except when actually using another channel.

It is monitored by the European, U.S. and Canadian Coast Guards and by other

vessels. Use of channel 16 for hailing must be limited to initial contact only. Calling

should not exceed 30 seconds, but may be repeated 3 times at 2-minute intervals.

Inareasofheavyradiotrafc,congestiononchannel16resultingfromitsuseas

ahailingchannelcanbereducedsignicantlyinU.S.watersbyusingchannel9

as the initial contact (hailing) channel for non-emergency communications. Here,

also, calling time should not exceed 30 seconds but may be repeated 3 times at

2-minute intervals.

Prior to making contact with another vessel, refer to the channel charts in this manual,

and select an appropriate channel for communications after initial contact. For

example, Channels 68 and 69 are some of the channels available to non-commercial

(recreational) boaters. Monitor your desired channel in advance to make sure you

willnotbeinterruptingothertrafc,andthengobacktoeitherchannel16or9for

your initial contact.

When the hailing channel (16 or 9) is clear, state the name of the other vessel you

wish to call and then “this is” followed by the name of your vessel and your Station

License (Call Sign). When the other vessel returns your call, immediately request

another channel by saying “go to,” the number of the other channel, and “over.” Then

switch to the new channel. When the new channel is not busy, call the other vessel.

After a transmission, say “over,” and release the microphone’s push-to-talk (PTT)

switch. When all communication with the other vessel is completed, end the last

transmission by stating your Call Sign and the word “out.” Note that it is not neces

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sary to state your Call Sign with each transmission, only at the beginning and end

of the contact.

Remember to return to Channel 16 when not using another channel. Some radios

automatically monitor Channel 16 even when set to other channels or when

scanning.

6.6 Accuracy of COG*

The error in the COG (the path of the antenna position over ground) due to the

actual ship’s speed over ground shall not exceed the following values:

Speed range (knots) Accuracy of COG output to user

0to≤1knot Unreliable or not available

>1to≤17knots ±3°

>17 knots ±1°

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7 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

7.1 FRONT PANEL

(Power) key

Press and hold to toggle the radio on or off. When the power is turned on,

the transceiver is set to the last selected channel.

BUSY Indicator Lamp

This indicator glows green when the squelch opens.

▲&▼ key

These keys are used to change the operating channel. The Up/Down keys

on the microphone can also be used to change the operating channel.

Press the key momentarily, the channel increases/decreases one step.

Holding the key, the channel increases/decreases continuously.

Secondary uSe

While the MENU screen is displayed, press the key to slide the on-screen

MENU upward/downward.

VOL knob (Volume control)

Adjusts the audio volume level.

Clockwise rotation of this knob increases the internal and speaker micro-

phone volume.

SQL knob (Squelch control)

Adjusting this control clockwise, sets the point at which random noise on

the channel does not activate the audio circuits but a received signal does.

This point is called the squelch threshold. Further adjustment of the squelch

control will degrade reception of wanted transmissions.

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MENU key

Press to access MENU. For details, refer to section “9.5 BASIC OPERA-

TION OF THE SETUP MENU”.

CLR key

Press this key to cancel a MENU selection or functions.

Soft keys

Press these keys to display the soft keys.

The 3 programmable soft keys can be customized by the Setup MENU

mode described in section “11.5.4 Soft Keys”.

◄& ►key

Press these keys to switch the function of soft keys.

Secondary uSe

While the MENU screen is displayed, press the key to slide the on-screen

MENU to the right/left side.



16/S key

Pressing this key immediately recalls channel 16 from any channel location.

Holding down this key selects the SUB channel (The default setting is

channel 9). Pressing this key again reverts to the previous selected working

channel.

DISTRESS key

Used to send a DSC Distress Call. To send the distress call, refer to section

“10.2.1 Transmitting a DSC Distress Alert”.

GPS Antenna (GX1400GPS and GX1400GPS/E only)

Built in GPS antenna is in here.

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7.2 MICROPHONE

PTT (Push-To-Talk) switch

When in radio mode and the PTT switch is pressed, the transmitter is

enabled for voice communications to another vessel.

▲ & ▼ key

These keys on the microphone are used to select channels and to choose

MENU items.

Microphone

The internal microphone transmits your voice reducing background noise

using Clear Voice Noise Reduction Technology.

When transmitting, position the microphone about 1/2 to 1 inch (1.2 ~ 2.5

cm) away from your mouth. Speak slowly and clearly into the microphone.

H/L key

Press this key to toggle between 25 W (High) and 1 W (Low) power. When

the TX output power is set to “Low” while the transceiver is on channel 13

or 67, the output power will temporarily switch from “Low” to “High” power

until the PTT switch of the microphone is released. This key is not available

on transmit inhibited and low power only channels.

16/S key

Pressing this key immediately selects channel 16 from any channel location.

Holding down this key selects the SUB channel (The default setting is

channel 9). Pressing this key again reverts to the previous selected working

channel.

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7.3 REAR PANEL

VHF ANT jack (VHF antenna jack)

Connects an antenna to the transceiver. Use a marine VHF antenna with

an impedance of 50 ohms.

GND Terminal (Ground Terminal)

Connects the

transceiver

to ships ground, for safe and optimum perfor-

mance.

Use the screw supplied with the

transceiver

only.



DC Input Cable

Connects the

transceiver

to a DC power supply capable of delivering 11 to

16 VDC.

Accessory Connection Cable (Green, Brown, Yellow & White)

Connects the

transceiver

to a GPS chart plotter. Refer to section “8.5.2

Accessory Cables”.

EXTERNAL Speaker Connection Cable (White & Shield)

Connects the

transceiver

to an optional external speaker. Refer to section

“3 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES” for a list of optional STANDARD HORIZON

Speakers.

White: External Speaker (+)

 Shield: ExternalSpeaker(−)



GPS ANT Connector (GX1400GPS and GX1400GPS/E only)

Connects the optional SCU-38 External GPS Antenna.

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8 INSTALLATION

8.1 SAFETY / WARNING INFORMATION

This radio is restricted to occupational use, work related operations only where

the radio operator must have the knowledge to control the exposure conditions of

its passengers and bystanders by maintaining the minimum separation distance

of 4.6 feet (1.40 m) (FCC) or 5.7 feet (1.74 m) (IC). Failure to observe these

restrictions will result in exceeding the FCC/IC RF exposure limits.

Antenna Installation:

The antenna must be located at least 4.6 feet (1.40 m) (FCC) or 5.7 feet (1.74

m) (IC) away from passengers in order to comply with the FCC/IC RF exposure

requirements.

8.2 LOCATION

The radio can be mounted at any angle. Choose a mounting location that:

• complies with the compass safe distances shown in the table below to

prevent interference to a magnetic compass

Transceiver Unit 1.0 m

Handset 0.5 m

• provides accessibility to the front panel controls

• allows connection to a power source and antennas

• has nearby space for installation of a microphone hanger

• is at least 4.6 feet (1.40 m) (FCC) or 5.7 feet (1.74 m) (IC) away from

the radio’s antenna

• thesignalfromtheGPSsatellitecanreceivesufciently

NOTE: To insure the radio does not affect the compass or radios performance

is not affected by the antenna location, temporarily connect the radio in the

desired location and:

a. Examine the compass to see if the radio causes any deviation

b. Connect the antenna and key the radio. Check to ensure the radio is

operating correctly by requesting a radio check.

8.3 MOUNTING THE RADIO

8.3.1 Supplied Mounting Bracket

The supplied mounting bracket allows overhead or desktop mounting.

Use a 13/64" (5.2 mm) bit to drill the holes to a surface which is more 0.4 inch

(10 mm) thick and can support more than 3.3 lbs (1.5 kg) and secure the bracket

withthesuppliedscrews,springwashers,atwashers,andnuts.

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8.3.2 Optional MMB-84 Flush Mount Bracket

A GPS receiver and antenna is located in the front panel of the GX1400GPS

and GX1400GPS/E.Inmanycasestheradiomaybeushmounted,however

beforecuttingholestoushmounttheradioitisrecommendedtotemporarily

connecttheradiotopowerandturnoninthelocationwhereitwillbeush

mountedtoconrmitisabletoreceiveaGPSlocationonit’sdisplay.Ifthe

radio is not able to receive a location, a GPS Chart plotter with NMEA 0183

output or the optional SCU-38 External GPS Antenna may be needed to receive

GPS satellite signals.

1. Use the template (page 93) to mark the location where the rectangular

holeistobecut.Conrmthespacebehindthedashorpanelisdeepenough

to accommodate the transceiver (at least

4.72

" (120 mm) deep).

There should be at least 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) between the transceiver’s heat

sink and any wiring, cables or structures.

2. Cut out the rectangular hole and insert the transceiver.

3.

Fasten the brackets to the sides of the transceiver with the lock washer nut

combination, so that the mounting screw base faces the mounting surface.

4. Turn the adjusting screw to adjust the tension so that the transceiver is tight

against the mounting surface.

Desktop Mounting Overhead Mounting

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Adjusting Screw

Bracket

Lock-washer nut combination

8.4 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

CAUTION

Connect the power cord and antenna to the radio. Antenna and Power Supply

connections are as follows:

1. Mount the antenna at least 3.28 feet (1 m) away from the radio. At the rear

of the radio, connect the antenna cable. The antenna cable must have

a PL259 connector attached. RG-8/U coaxial cable must be used if the

antenna is 25 feet (7.6 m) or more from the radio. RG58 cable can be used

for distances less than 25 feet (7.6 m).

2. Connect the red power wire to a 13.8 VDC ±20 % power source. Connect

the black power wire to a negative ground.

3. If an optional remote extension speaker is to be used, refer to next section

for connections.

4. ItisadvisabletohaveaCertiedMarineTechniciancheckthepoweroutput

and the standing wave ratio of the antenna after installation.

Accessory Cable

Antenna

Water proof

Deck Outlet

Optional SCU-38

External GPS Antenna

Fuse

Red

Power Source

Black

GPS Navigation Receiver Optional MLS-300

External Speaker

Ensure that the SCU-38 and

the MLS-300 are located at a

distance that does not affect the

magnetic compass.

Reverse polarity connections will damage the radio!

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Fuse Replacement

To take out the fuse from the fuse holder, hold both

ends of the fuse holder and pull the fuse holder apart,

do not bend the fuse holder. When you replace the

fuse,pleaseconrmthatthefuseistightlyxedon

the metal contact located inside the fuse Holder. If

the metal contact holding the fuse is loose, the fuse

holder may heat up.

8.5 CONNECTION OF EXTERNAL DEVICES TO THE RADIO

8.5.1 Connecting the NMEA 0183/NMEA 0183-HS to the Radio

External GPS Device Connections (NMEA 0183 4800 baud or NMEA 0183-HS

38400 baud)

The GX1400 series can select the NMEA baud rate between “4800 bps” and

“38400 bps”. Refer to section “11.4.7 Output Sentences” for selection.

NMEA Input (GPS Information)

• GX1400 can read NMEA 0183 version 2.0 or higher, and NMEA 0183-HS

version 1.01 or higher.

• The NMEA 0183 input sentences are GLL, GGA, RMC, GNS, GSA, and

GSV (RMC sentence is recommended).

• If 4800 baud (default) is selected:

The Yellow and Green wires of input are at 4800 baud.

• If 38400 baud is selected:

The Yellow and Green wires of input are at 38400 baud.

NMEA Output (DSC and GPS information)

• The NMEA 0183 output sentences are DSC and DSE.

• If 4800 baud (default) is selected:

The White and Brown wires output DSC and DSE sentences.

• If 38400 baud is selected:

The White and Brown wires of output are at 38400 baud and includes

DSC (DSC, DSE) sentences.

• GSA, GSV, GLL, GGA, and RMC sentences can be output in the GX1400

series by setting through the GPS setup menu (refer to section “11.4.7

Output Sentences”).

For further information on interfacing/setting up your GPS, please contact the

manufacturer of the GPS receiver externally connected.

If you have further questions, please contact your Dealer.

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8.5.2 Accessory Cables

The image and table below show the wires of the transceiver and the connections

to optional devices such as an external GPS antenna and a GPS chart plotter.

CAUTION

Care must be taken not to touch any of the NMEA wires to positive

12 VDC or the radio may be damaged.

When connecting the Chart Plotter, External GPS receiver, or External Speaker

stripoffabout1inch(2.5cm)ofthespeciedwire’sinsulation,thensplicethe

ends together.

The GX1400 series uses NMEA 0183/-HS protocol to share coordinates and

DSC information to and from a GPS chart plotter.

Wire Color/Description Connection Examples

Yellow: NMEA GPS Input (+) NMEA (+) output of GPS

Green: NMEAGPSInput(−)*

1

NMEA(−)outputorcommongroundofGPS

White: NMEA DSC Output (+) NMEA (+) input of GPS

Brown: NMEADSCOutput(−)*

1

NMEA(−)inputorcommongroundofGPS

NOTE: *1:Some GPS chart plotters have a single wire for NMEA signal ground. In

such a case connect the NMEA input (–) to the GPS chart plotter's single NMEA signal

ground wire, and leave the NMEA output (–) open.

In case the assignment of power supply and ground of a GPS chart plotter to be used is

different from that of the radio, connect the signal ground wire of the GPS chart plotter

to the ground terminal (GND) on the rear panel of the radio.

8.5.3 Connection to External GPS or Chart Plotter

GPS Chart Plotter

Plotter ConnectionRadio Wires

NMEA OUT

(

−

)

NMEA OUT

(

+

)

NMEA IN

(

+

)

NMEA IN

(

−

)

White: NMEA OUT

(

+

)

Brown: NMEA OUT

(

−

)

Yellow: NMEA IN

(

+

)*

2

Green: NMEA IN

(

−

)*

2

NOTE: *2: To inputs the GPS coordinates from the external GPS device to the GX1400,

the NMEA GPS input (+) (yellow) and the NMEA GPS input (-) (green) wire may be

connected to the NMEA output of the external GPS antenna or GPS chart plotter.

To connect with external device at 38400 baud

To connect with external device at 38400 baud, the GX1400 series may be

setup to receive GPS coordinates, send DSC signal at 38400 baud. Refer to

section “18.9 NMEA 0183 IN/OUT” for details.

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8.5.4 GPS Input - optional SCU-31 External GPS Antenna

12V Battery

Radio Wires

Yellow: NMEA IN(

+

)

Green: NMEA IN(−)

Brown

Black

External GPS Antenna

SCU-31

Black

(−) (

+

)

Red

2A Fuse

The SCU-31 External GPS antenna (Built-in GPS receiver) is supplied with

49 feet (15 m) of cable and a connector. To connect the SCU-31 to the trans-

ceiver, cut off the 6 pins antenna connector, strip the white insulation to expose

the Red, Black and Brown wires and connect as shown in the diagram. All

other wires are not used and may be cut off. The 2 amp fuse is not included.

8.5.5 Connection to External Speaker

External Speaker

Shield

White

Wire Color/Description Connection Examples

White: External Speaker (+) Positive wire of external 4 Ohm External speaker

Shield:ExternalSpeaker(−) Negative wire of external 4 Ohm External speaker

8.5.6 Connecting the SCU-38 External GPS Antenna to the Radio

(GX1400GPS and GX1400GPS/E only)

Installed the SCU-38 in a location where the structure does not interfere with

the signal, it will have better performance than the internal GPS antenna.

Connect the SCU-38 cable to the GPS ANT

connector (Coaxial connector) on the rear

panel, then tighten the cable nut (see illustra-

tion at the right).

NOTE: The SCU-38 External GPS Antenna is

always used preferentially than the internal GPS

antenna.

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